MiraBan UK Film Awards

MiraBan UK Film Awards

MiraBan UK Film Awards (MUFA) is a British, BFI Film Fund-winning film festival, London-based, focused on showcasing diversity in auteur movies.
Member of Film Hub London, MUFA provides a spotlight for under-represented, emerging, and experienced independent filmmakers.

MUFA is a curated public festival listed on the British Council Festival Directory.

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MiraBan UK Film Awards
  • Yasodhara

    Abandoned in a new country with her newborn son, Yasodhara struggles to rebuild her life. When her compassionate neighbor Lynn reaches out, small acts of kindness spark an unexpected friendship that helps Yasodhara rediscover her strength and sense of self.

  • Harij Weds Sajili

    When dowry-obsessed Harij hires a sex worker to “train” his reluctant bride Sajili, the plan backfires spectacularly. Leila, the hired woman, uncovers his terrible secter and together, Sajili and Leila turn the tables and expose greed, patriarchy, and hypocrisy.

  • Learners

    When David, a grumpy widower, reluctantly teaches his son’s girlfriend Ellen to drive, their clashing personalities lead to frustration. But as lessons progress, they discover shared struggles and form an unlikely bond—one that might fade just as it begins to flourish.

  • Tidy Away

    If you lost a spouse after 40 years together, how would you cope? Would grief take the form of tears, screams, or quiet denial?

  • The Wedding Veil of The Proud Princess

    A princess’s impossible demand ignites an endless war — a cycle of pride and power that seems unbreakable. When a mysterious suitor arrives, claiming to meet her challenge, the tale transforms into a sharp feminist reimagining of L. M. Montgomery’s story about desire, ego, and the price of peace.

  • Easy Sell

    A frugal Baz gets more than he bargains for at a charity shop when he is cornered by Phil, an odd charity shop worker, who insists he buy a dusty old wedding dress or face explosive consequences.

  • The Visit

    A daughter tries to help her mother get over the absence of her son, only to realize that the depth of her grief is too strong to reconcile with.

  • StreetVet

    StreetVet is a short documentary following vet Jade Statt and her UK-wide team of volunteer vets and nurses who bring free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness, revealing the powerful bond between humans and their animals — and how care, connection, and empathy can tran...

  • Christopher And The Bug

    A grouchy old owl learns a big lesson about friendship when a small bug moves into his house.

  • Make the Bed

    On Mother’s Day, Rachel follows her usual routine of caring for her home, her husband, and her Airbnb guest. But as small moments with others reveal fractures in her marriage, her carefully maintained order begins to unravel. When her husband returns home drunk, Rachel’s quiet, deliberate choice ...

  • Once Upon A Recession

    Once Upon A Recession is a short documentary about Finland’s 1990s economic depression, seen through the eyes of children. It reflects on how childhood experiences of family and loss reshape in adulthood, revealing how early hardship continues to influence memory and identity.

  • Dieter

    Dieter, an aging sculptor, finds it harder to hold onto his work—and his sense of the world around him. As everyday life slips away, his thoughts wander into mysterious inner landscapes where memory and imagination intertwine.

  • Fish

    After coming out as bisexual later in life, a self-assured woman suddenly finds herself navigating unfamiliar waters of love, desire, and identity. What begins as awkward rediscovery becomes a liberating journey toward embracing her truest self.

  • Our Morning View

    After the loss of his wife, a father struggles to reconnect with his teenage daughter, who retreats into the digital world of her phone. A touching story about love, loss, and the challenge of communication in the modern age.

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  • The Night of Purple Horrors

    Ann discovers an old newspaper article that takes her to the captivating queer nightlife of 1930s Estonia. Amidst a lively dance party, Ann befriends prominent figures of the era, who invite her to a queer wedding, disrupted by felonious homophobes.

  • Luki and the Lights

    The story follows an active, charming, and upbeat robot named LUKi who enjoys hanging with friends. One day after work while playing soccer, LUki's arm begins to malfunction. After a trip to the doctor, LUKi is diagnosed with ALS.